Outdoor Courses

Our outdoor courses are not just run by trainers who have undertaken the relevant qualifications. They are run by passionate mountaineers and climbers who's aim is to give people the knowledge to enjoy their time outdoors.

Our team is made up of many years of experience in the UK and abroad, the qualifications they hold are Mountain Leader Award (ML), Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) and the Single Pitch Award (SPA).

Their passion comes through in their training and for them a day in the hills beats a day at the desk.

Mountain Training is pleased to announce the arrival of a personal skills course aimed at new and improving hill walkers. This courses is a practical introduction to the skills required to get started in hill walking. The course aims to equip participants with the basic knowledge and essential safety skills required to start pursuing their own participation in hill walking as a leisure time activity...

The Countryside Leader Award (CLA) is for adults who wish to lead walks and camping expeditions in non-remote, lowland countryside. This corresponds with the recommended DofE bronze and silver expedition terrain. The award is designed for people who already have considerable experience working with young people. To attend this course you must Register with the CLA here: Register The minimum age for registration is 18. Who Should Attend Be a Qualified Teacher or Be a Qualified Youth Worker or Have at least 10 days and 5 nights experience of leading, or assisting with the leadership of, walking and camping groups Personal experience of five nights camping and five days walking in the countryside, navigating on clear paths A current First Aid certificate is required for this award to be valid. The First Aid course must be: Assessed and certificated Delivered by an HSE approved provider ...

Assessment takes the form of a two-night lightweight camping expedition. Your assessor may send you a home exam paper in advance. Who Should Attend People who want to complete their full CLA qualification. Course Content You should bring your logbook with you, containing: Endorsement page with a Training Course endorsement sticker Personal Walking and Camping Logbook Pages Leading Walking/Camping Groups Logbook Pages Training Course Report Consolidation Plan Completed Personal Reference Valid First Aid Certificate Course Duration 2 days camping Assessment and Certification There are three possible results: Pass The candidate has shown the required level of skills and knowledge throughout the syllabus; and has shown the necessary experience and attributes, such as responsibility and judgement. Defer The candidate has shown the required level of skills and knowledge in some areas of the...

Course Rationale The Navigation skills course is ideal for anyone that wants to be self-sufficient in the countryside, moors, hills and mountains of the UK. Who Should Attend This course is perfect for anyone with little or no prior navigation experience. Whether you are a hill walker who wants to be able to head out in all weathers, enrolling on the Countryside Leader Award or Mountain Leader scheme, or a just want to navigate around the forest and back to the car. Course Content Map Reading Correct use of compass Reading of the land, contours etc. Course Duration 1 - 2 Days Assessment and Certification All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.